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Littleman Family History

Littleman Surname Meaning

Native American (also Little Man): translation into English of a personal name such as Navajo Hastiin Yázhí composed of hastiin ‘man’ and yázhí ‘little (one)’

(see Yazzie and Little).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Littleman family from?

You can see how Littleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Littleman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Littleman families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Littleman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Littleman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Littleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Littleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Littleman. 40% of Littleman men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Littleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littleman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Littleman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Littleman. For the veterans among your Littleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littleman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Littleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Littleman in 1965 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Littleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Littleman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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